tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post982791576903007259..comments2023-10-01T09:21:07.655-04:00Comments on My Three Sons: My Three Sons, a reintroduction/refresherAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11387011004798871747noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-50586565094815930932011-10-18T21:11:19.869-04:002011-10-18T21:11:19.869-04:00I just found your blog. As a mom to three sons wi...I just found your blog. As a mom to three sons with the youngest having Down syndrome I can relate. I love your honesty and humor! God bless you!Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-74316466534511448672011-03-06T15:29:31.502-05:002011-03-06T15:29:31.502-05:00I just got little goose bumps when you said Dianna...I just got little goose bumps when you said Dianna/Anne (with an e)!! Oh my stars it's my fave! <br />It's a little alarming how alike we are!! Ha! <br /><br />It's perfectly fine not to be happy about your "situation" all the time. I think it just means we are human.tarynddavidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604299177251252439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-44546416757050622482010-09-21T08:41:45.658-04:002010-09-21T08:41:45.658-04:00Angela - I have "checked out" of blog wo...Angela - I have "checked out" of blog world for awhile, I understand completely how you feel. Not at home with this DS thing and I am sure my friends and fellow bloggers get tired of reading my whining. I am scared that it gets even harder rather than easier as the boys get older. Thanks for the honesty, makes me know I am not alone, know you aren't alone either my friend! The boys are adorable, growing up so fast!!!mlfonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191239340070697033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-78658174482451976062010-09-09T13:40:01.529-04:002010-09-09T13:40:01.529-04:00Delurking to say thank you for your honesty. I'...Delurking to say thank you for your honesty. I've read your blog for some time and I feel the same way as you a lot of the time. I struggle with the fact that everything *is* harder (my son with DS just turned six).<br />Just, thank you. You are certainly not alone in your feelings.Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640322135525371672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-6655098874225821832010-09-05T01:30:01.977-04:002010-09-05T01:30:01.977-04:00I love the honesty. Thanks for sharing your though...I love the honesty. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You and your family are amazing- I hope I get to meet all of you someday! As I've followed the lives of each of your 3 boys, I've admired you as a mom more and more.<br />Ginger<br />P.S. Don't rule out a fourth quite yet...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665174295076577689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-8192875110981004412010-09-03T16:22:35.839-04:002010-09-03T16:22:35.839-04:00Thank you for sharing and for being real.
Chris...Thank you for sharing and for being real. <br /><br />ChristiChristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280948801837829264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-28817347218727853942010-09-02T23:55:28.604-04:002010-09-02T23:55:28.604-04:00What a sweet blog!What a sweet blog!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285336545936110323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-16884474259053759772010-09-02T16:01:44.969-04:002010-09-02T16:01:44.969-04:00I just found your blog and wanted you to know that...I just found your blog and wanted you to know that I have been where you are. Frankly, I still have feelings like that sometimes and my son is 14! He's amazing and wonderful and yes, I still wish he didn't have down syndrome. For him, not for me. It breaks my heart to see him struggle, just as it would with my other child. People say that they wouldn't change a thing about their child with ds. I know God created him exactly the way He needed him to be, but I don't think DS makes him the person that he is. I think it is okay to feel bad sometimes. You are him mama and you are human.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-70993934018063997852010-08-31T20:08:04.239-04:002010-08-31T20:08:04.239-04:00Angela,
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the post and especially t...Angela,<br />LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the post and especially the honesty. We all have our days/weeks/months. There is NO SHAME in admitting we aren't perfect. It is actually quite freeing to admit to others, but especially ourselves, that we don't have to try to appear to have all of the plates spinning or glass balls juggling in the air. Kudos to you for sharing the "raw" version of your emotions. <br /><br />When my third baby was only 12 weeks old, I started having severe PPD (not saying that is what is affecting you), but if you feel like you need extra help...get it girl!<br /><br />I fought it and fought it feeling like as a Christian, I should be able to tackle my emotions or at least let the Word and prayer make me whole. Although those things are important, I didn't fully get back to feeling like "me" until I saw a licensed counselor AND took an anti-depressant for a few months (while breastfeeding) to get my seratonin back to an even keel. GET THE HELP YOU NEED. <br /><br />Probably should have sent this privately but just wanted to encourage you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE and YOU ARE NORMAL and YOU WILL MAKE IT!!!!<br /><br />Love you friend.<br /><br />ClaireClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042386495871657708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-60301628233005094182010-08-31T17:36:48.668-04:002010-08-31T17:36:48.668-04:00Love you Angela! As usual, your raw honestly is s...Love you Angela! As usual, your raw honestly is so inspiring and real. <br />I've always loved that verse you quoted, especially the 1st line. Because of His love we are NOT consumed..... it has always helped me when I've felt overwhelmed and, well, about to be consumed in whatever might be going on in my head, heart, or surroundings. Because you are real with your feelings you are able to be vulnerable and depend on the Lord that much more. (And I love the part about being new every morning becaus dang it, I'd hate to carry this beaten-down-by-the-kids-feeling into each day :)Mary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08278917817448317700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-24749773082860675362010-08-31T14:21:19.903-04:002010-08-31T14:21:19.903-04:00It was so nice to learn about your family. I'...It was so nice to learn about your family. I've been reading your blog for awhile now, and one of the reasons why I was drawn to it especially was because I loved watching how you managed with three children. I have two boys around your children ages and my second son also has DS. We are now trying for a third, but I have to say it is quite scary wondering if the third will be healthy. Although I have gone to buddy walks, my heart hasn't fully grasped the entire DS thing either. Oh, and by the way, your house is SO clean!!!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499514700763667480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-74823289104333556342010-08-31T12:52:15.113-04:002010-08-31T12:52:15.113-04:00I am so glad you updated. I missed reading your b...I am so glad you updated. I missed reading your blog...<br /><br />Honesty never hurt any of us... You at least are being honest about the fact that it is very hard for you.<br /><br />I believe I should take and learn a lesson from you and sometimes be more honest.<br /><br />All your sons are beautiful young men, and the time you get to spend with them very precious...enjoy every minute of it.Vernahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700639166741533028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-81003100776355238812010-08-30T15:02:21.348-04:002010-08-30T15:02:21.348-04:00We are so very much alike...I like just how you ar...We are so very much alike...I like just how you are, and am happy to call you my friend!Branton Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346957098637410566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-76307914662992485242010-08-30T12:56:26.778-04:002010-08-30T12:56:26.778-04:00Really nice post, Angela. Your vulnerablity is wo...Really nice post, Angela. Your vulnerablity is wonderful. I think of you often, and I think you do a great job at helping me understand just a glimmer of what you live every day. Much love to you all.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031016017174269285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-12108632196386868102010-08-30T12:52:24.132-04:002010-08-30T12:52:24.132-04:00I hear ya girl- no preaching or any words from me ...I hear ya girl- no preaching or any words from me today. Just wanted you to know I had missed your updates!! Love, love, love the Anne with an E note- That whole series is my favorite. If we ever have another boy (2 currently) I am considering the name Gilbert, because let's face it, he's one of the good ones too! Beautiful boys!Katie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599651123730736322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-68830839477319635062010-08-30T11:55:17.007-04:002010-08-30T11:55:17.007-04:00loved reading this post... being honest is an ama...loved reading this post... being honest is an amazing ability. we all have different lives, and have our families are filled with different personalities and we are trying to do the best we can with what we have. <br /><br />i love the pictures... so funny!!! i am amazed by andrew's reading skills... so awesome!!!! <br /><br />thanks for the update... i love your blog, and you are a great friend. <br /><br />p.s. yes, matthew is one of the good ones... lucky lady!!!!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488771828669443183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-36821419695320632892010-08-30T09:19:25.139-04:002010-08-30T09:19:25.139-04:00You are one of the sweetest people I have ever met...You are one of the sweetest people I have ever met, Angela. You are very welcoming and kind (not to mention you make me laugh!). We all have our struggles but you are beautiful inside and out and I am blessed to have you in my life. You aren't just Justin's sister to me. You have become my friend. I love you!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274497782186510757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-48464424678995641542010-08-30T07:02:32.749-04:002010-08-30T07:02:32.749-04:00Kaylee's middle name is Anne with an 'e...Kaylee's middle name is Anne with an 'e'. Even though my middle name is Ann without an 'e' - I just always thought that the name was more complete with it.<br /><br />You are amazing, my friend. And you're beautiful.<br /><br />I love that I have you in my cyber-life. Another homebody, type A mom with scheduling issues. heh.<br /><br />God bless you, girl.Hallee the Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102724429305095251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-86971156275541940782010-08-30T06:10:34.294-04:002010-08-30T06:10:34.294-04:00Well. I LOVED the Anne/Diana thing- took me back a...Well. I LOVED the Anne/Diana thing- took me back a LONG way :) I have 3 too, similar gaps, though boy, girl, boy (DS). I wanted 4 too, once, before I had 3. LOL! Three is hard. And sharing the attention is hard, especially when one has special needs. I feel lucky to have a daughter, but nothing is guaranteed. Anything could happen tomorrow, I know that well. What if you had twin boys next??? Or twin girls for that matter?! Scary!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066280828048359936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592657854650237223.post-15233632291125288132010-08-30T00:00:48.070-04:002010-08-30T00:00:48.070-04:00I needed to read that tonight. Love you! Thanks! :...I needed to read that tonight. Love you! Thanks! :)Steven Hrpopolisnoreply@blogger.com